Nurses at a Ringwood animal hospital are running a workshop which will teach pet owners how to do first aid on their pets, following a sold-out date in October last year.

In the session, to be held from 9.30am – 12.30pm on Wednesday, January 22 at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists (SCVS) in Ringwood, pet owners will learn the basics of first aid and how to manage difficult scenarios that their pet might experience.

The SCVS nursing team will share their knowledge about heatstroke, CPR, how to apply bandages, as well as how to build a basic pet first aid kit at home.

Tickets for the event are £10 and can be purchased by emailing [email protected]. All ticket sales will be donated to charity StreetVet.

Nurses at SCVS pet hospital are running a workshop which will teach pet owners how to do first aid on their pets..

placeholder image — Nurses at SCVS pet hospital are running a workshop which will teach pet owners how to do first aid on their pets..

“We want to help owners feel more confident in looking after their pets, especially in the early stages of an incident occurring,” said Natalie Patten, hospital director at SCVS, which is part of the IVC Evidensia network of vet practices.

“As much as we want to avoid them, emergencies happen. The best thing you can do is be prepared to act quickly and knowing basic pet first aid can make a world of difference. Whether it’s a minor injury or a more serious situation, these sessions will give pet owners the knowledge and confidence to help stay calm and act quickly while waiting for professional care.

“We had great feedback from our first session and were inundated with demand from those who weren’t able to secure a spot at the October workshop[JH1] , so we’re delighted to be able to host another event for local pet owners.”

To find out more, visit the website. More dates will be announced at a later date via the SCVS website and social channels.